Native American Code Talkers in World War II Reading Comprehension | Navajo Code Talkers Reading

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and bring history to life with this engaging, NO PREP reading comprehension and writing lesson on the Code Talkers in World War II!

I recommend using this resource with students aged 12-17. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).

PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:
** Short passage (300 words) with a quick overview of World War II to help students recall previous information before reading the text about the Code Talkers. Includes five quick comprehension questions.
** Pre-reading activity for students to share their opinions and make predictions
** An original non-fiction reading passage about the Code Talkers in World War II. Includes: Why Communication Matters in War; Turning Language into a Code; The Navajo Code Talkers; Making History in Battle; Challenges and Recognition; Why Their Story Matters.
** Reading-comprehension questions
** Multiple Choice quiz
** True or False activity
** Word search
** Five thought-provoking writing prompts perfect for sparking creativity and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

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SAVE VALUABLE TIME:
** All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
** This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource.

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